Details on Improvements to Franchise Mode in MLB 13: The Show

SCEA today released a new developer video going over some of the enhancements that have been made to Franchise mode for MLB 13: The Show. The mode was voted as the most anticipated for improvements but until now not much in the way of details on what to expect had been disseminated besides a few brief mentions about team budgets being based on performance and team-specific player valuations made in the features list.

The video provides a look at some of the redesigned menus while going over other changes like the return of organizational depth charts, the ability to see the upcoming class of free agents, individualized training assignments, an overhaul to scouting, and a franchise ticker to display news from around the league. It’s also worth noting that the series is finally introducing numbered player ratings rather than relying solely on “bars”. Continue on to check it out and leave any thoughts in the comments!